Are navel all concave? Most people's navel is concave, but some people's navel is convex Because the navel is formed by the natural shedding of the umbilical cord, its shape has little to do with the skilled knife cutter of the midwife. Every navel is meant to be.
There will naturally be an "eye" where the umbilical cord connects to the abdomen of the fetus. In order to block this "eye" as soon as possible, after birth, the tissues in our stomachs begin to heal rapidly. After the "eye" is sealed, the umbilical cord will naturally fall off.
This healing process determines the shape of the navel. In the process of healing, the difference in the growth rate of tissues inside and outside the navel, whether the individual is scarred, the current intra-abdominal pressure and other factors may affect the final shape of the navel.
Every navel is meant to be.
Some people will question that their navel is obviously concave at ordinary times, why does it sometimes protrude? This is probably an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia occurs when our navel protrudes more or completely than usual. Umbilical hernia is related to obesity, abdominal distension, ascites and increased intra-abdominal pressure caused by pregnancy. Mild umbilical hernia will not have much impact on health, but if there are obvious symptoms, such as persistent pain, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Does the navel pass through the intestine? Navel, more like a dead end, not anywhere. Its interior is not directly connected with the intestine as in the legend, but close to the peritoneum.
The other parts of our abdomen, from the abdomen to the inside, are mainly composed of skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, muscle and peritoneum. There is no subcutaneous fat and muscle under the skin of the navel, and the fascia layer is very thin, so the navel is almost next to the peritoneum, which is the closest point of the abdomen to the internal organs.
Abdominal transverse section anatomy, the upper recess is the navel, and the white part is subcutaneous fat.
There are blood vessels and nerves on the peritoneum, so the navel is closer to blood vessels and nerves.
Can you pick a navel? Yes, but it's not necessary.
Theoretically, there is not much problem with picking the navel. But compared with other parts of the body, the navel is delicate, the skin is thin and tender, and it is close to the nerves. If you dig hard, it is easy to stimulate visceral nerves, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and it is easy to damage navel skin and cause inflammation. So it is not recommended that you dig your navel if you have nothing to do.
Does the navel need washing? How come? There is no health hazard if you don't clean your navel at ordinary times. However, due to its special structure and many folds, it is easy to hide evil and accommodate evil. For health reasons, regular cleaning is recommended.
When cleaning the navel, you can dip a cotton swab in the right amount of water or alcohol and wipe it in circles inside the navel. If there is more dirt on the navel, you can repeat this step several times. Finally, dry the liquid in the navel with a clean cotton swab.
You can clean your navel with a cotton swab.
In addition, it is best to wash your navel gently, and then gently. If you accidentally hurt your navel, pay attention to disinfection in time.
Is belly button sticker really easy to absorb? When the medicine is applied to the skin, it is mainly absorbed by the skin. Theoretically, navel is a weak point on the abdominal skin, which is close to blood vessels and is a good absorption site for drugs absorbed through the skin. But compared with other ways of administration, such as intravenous injection, intramuscular injection, oral absorption and so on. Transdermal absorption itself is one of the slow absorption methods of all drugs.
At present, drugs absorbed through the skin are mainly used to treat local skin diseases, such as ointment for dermatitis and eczema, and its curative effect is mainly aimed at skin or subcutaneous tissue. At this time, unless there are these diseases in the navel, drugs will not be used on the navel, and diseases in other places will not be used on the navel.
In addition, there is a drug that is absorbed through the skin, which sends the drug to the blood vessels through the skin and then permeates the whole body. However, because the navel is irregular in shape and difficult to clean, it is not the first choice for this kind of medicine.
To sum up, the navel is a scar on our body, which is naturally formed and can't be used anywhere. The navel can be touched and picked, but it should be gentle.